This beautiful beanie was inspired by the amazing English hats my Grandmother used to wear.

She had the most decadent, classy style that just never goes out of fashion. I always thought I would not be truly a grown up until I had an English Hat - like her gorgeous deep brown lace one with Aran cabled arrow stitching.

Since those vintage hats were always so out of reach for me, I created a memory to think of her while I wear it. I know she would just love it. Earlier this year, for my 25th wedding anniversary, my husband completely surprised me and bought me my very own vintage treasure – a bespoke English made ladies hat in deep red and lace - I am finally a grown up! My Gram would be so proud to see it and do high Tea together in our hats. <3

You will fall in love with the amazing texture of a timeless stitching in the trendy, deep brown colored, beautiful, Softee Chunky Beanie worked in the round! Perfect for making for cozy autumn and winter days of skiing, hiking sledding or for Christmas and holiday gift giving or to treat yourself! It is just a magical time of year to share with your friends and family.

Details

Method - Crochet - US Terms

Skill Level - Intermediate to Advanced Beginner – knowledge of basic stitches needed as well as - working in the round, decreases such as sc2tog, working in a back loop only, Triple/Treble, and working stitches in front or behind other stitches.

Hooks - 8 mm hook (metric)

Other - Stitch marker
Yarn Needle
Faux Fur Pom & button

Measurement - 9.5 “ Wide X 10” Long – Adult/ Teen small/ medium - 19 - 22” head (contains directions for Large 23”+ head, as well - but large will require an additional ball of yarn

Yarn - You can use any chunky yarn/wool for this project, including stash yarn

For my Beanie shown I used:

1 ball – Bernat Softee Chunky Dark Taupe

Gauge 4” x 4” = 11 sts across x 8 pattern rows high

All patterns have been tested and edited. We are only human, however, so should you find an error, please reach out to me at cableriverdesigns@gmail.com :)

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